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Johnston Community College has scheduled the following small-business classes. They’re free. For more information, call Pat Killette at 919-209-2015 or Shelley Gardner at 919-209-2572.

How to Write a Business Plan – 6-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at the Benson Conference Center, 303 E. Church St., Benson.

Financing Your Small Business – 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Benson Conference Center, 303 E. Church St., Benson. Topics include the business plan, financing options and tips for grant research and writing.

Fueling Your Small Business With $ – 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Johnston County Workforce Development Center, 135 Bestwood Drive, Clayton. Learn how to obtain small loans.

Advertising and Marketing for Your Small Business – 6-9 Monday, Oct. 20, at the Benson Conference Center, 303 E. Church St., Benson.

2014 Business Expo

The Smithfield-Selma Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2014 Business Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at The Farm, 215 Batten Road, Selma. Booths are $250 for chamber members and $250 for nonmembers. To learn more, call Kelly Wallace at 919-934-9166 or email her at kwallace@smithfieldselma.com.